Tiesto- Kaleidoscope Remixed

Today is a good day. Part of the reason is that I am basking in the sun on the beach of Kiawah Island, South Carolina. But, its mostly because Tiesto released Kaleidoscope Remixed. One the remix album, there are 20 new official remixes. The original Kaleidoscope is one of my favorite techno albums EVER and this remixed version is definitely no disappointment. There are remixes from a variety of DJ's (both big and small) and they range from more house to trance. Alot of them are even more dance-riffic than the originals. I know, it sounds impossible, but, I kid you not. The only thing better than hearing new, raging takes on these new songs would be a new Tiesto album. That won't happen for a while, so find a LOUD sound system, blast these tunes and start a raging dance party ASAP.

Buy the album HERE. You won't regret the purchase.

Here are some of my favorites:

Tiesto-Escape Me (Avicii Remix)
 Tiesto- Kaliedoscope (Ferry Corsten Remix)
Tiesto- Feel It In My Bones (First State Remix)
Tiesto- Century (Tiesto Remix)

Wolfgang Gartner and Deadmau5

It's official: Wolfgang Gartner and Deadmau5 have teamed up to make this rager of a beat- Animal Rights! Check it out below. It will be available for official download on Sept. 6.



Hopefully there will be more to come for this new duo. They are two of my favorites and the fusion of these two talented DJs is sure to bring some awesome music. Also, they would be amazing in concert. Deadmau5's show with his anamorphic cube is quite the trip and when I saw Wolfgang at Lolla he played a great show (even though I was in a strange place). So cross you fingers and keep an eye out for more from these two.
Speaking of Deadmau5 live, check out him at a show in Paris- he debuts a special new jam after Strobe:

Johnny Cash vs. Eazy E

Folsom Prison Gangsta - Johnny Cash vs. Eazy E by user7666769

So this is a sweet mash up I found randomly. Folsom Prison Blues against some Eazy E song I'm not familiar with, but I like it. The song blew up just a few days ago online. I did some research; it's by DJ Topcat (not to be confused with DJ Top Cat from the UK) from Seattle. He does tons of mash up stuff, but a lot of it on his site focuses around hip hop with classic rock dating back to the 50's. Here are some of the choice tunes:

Ms Superstitious Booty by user7666769

Pour Some Damn Sugar by user7666769

Purple Onions by user7666769

For the Love of L by user7666769

Ra Ra Riot

I've been a fan of Ra Ra Riot ever since I heard the single "Can You Tell" off of their first album, "The Rhumb Line," last year. They are an indie rock band from New York-- what makes them unique is their use of stringed instruments (they have a bassist, cellist, and violinist). Some of their songs are slow and sentimental (emotion is heightened by the strings) while other songs are upbeat and pop-ish. The strings add a unique sound to all of their sounds and the lead singer's great voice fits in perfectly. Their new album, "The Orchard," is one of my favorite albums thus far this year and its definitely worth a listen.

If you like the below songs, buy the album on Itunes.

  Ra Ra Riot - Boy by stripeyjumper

  Ra Ra Riot - Do You Remember by Southern Accents

  Ra Ra Riot - Foolish by ginoballon

And here's "Can You Tell" from the last album:

Weekend Playlist

Have a nice start to the semester everybody. Enjoy!

WTF?- Bigger Than Hip Hop
Miami 2 Ibiza- Swedish House Mafia (Vocal Mix)
Givers- Up Up Up
The Knocks Something I Can Dance To
The Ting Tings- Two Hands
Tiesto- I Will Be Here (Wolfgang Gartner Remix)
Free Energy- Bang Pop (Fool's Gold Remix)
Imogen Heap- Hide and Seek (Roksonik Dubstep Remix)
Flux Pavilion- Excuse Me
Cake- The Distance
Cee Lo Green- Fuck You
Star Slinger- May I Walk With You
Wale- The Breeze (Cool)
Deadmau5 and Wolfgang Gartner- Untitled (Preview)
Pretty Lights- Final Countdown Live Mix

KFLO Toxic Freestyle

I love having musically talented friends. This clip is from an epic night in Chicago and at the end of the night, my boy Robbie, and a few others had a jam sesh. Of course, K Flo broke into to some freestylin when they started playing Toxic. Check it out.